The MJA welcomed JPA Health as sponsor of the News Story of the Year (general audience) category in 2024.

Kate Perry, Senior Director, JPA Health, Shaun Lintern, Health Editor, The Sunday Times, Sian Williams, Awards Host

In 2024 News Story of the Year (general audience) was awarded to Shaun Lintern, Health Editor, The Sunday Times for his work: Revealed: the files that show how Lucy Letby was treated as a victim.  The judges said: The appalling murder of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital was one of the biggest news stories of the year. Through his reporting, Shaun took the story deeper, revealing the management practices that created an environment where these crimes could be committed and posing important questions about the wider culture across the NHS.

Hear what Kate Perry, Senior Director JPA Health said at the MJA Awards ceremony.

JPA Health is a highly specialised, award-winning marketing and communications agency. With offices across the U.S. and in the UK, it is dedicated to advancing life science companies through each stage of their development. JPA Health’s expertise encompasses marketing, patient advocacy, public relations, and medical communications, blending data and creativity to transform intricate information into clear, compelling narratives.

The agency’s team brings a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, ensuring that its approaches are both adaptable and engaging from pre-clinical research through to product launch and beyond. With expertise in digital acceleration and customised predictive analytics, as well as solutions powered by AI and natural language processing. JPA Health offers clients end-to-end research, marketing, and commercialisation solutions.

JPA Health transcends mere communication to forge meaningful connections. It shines in highly technical arenas, providing robust support for significant product debuts and offering strategic advice across sectors including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, medtech, and digital health technologies. The mission at JPA Health is to foster growth and enact lasting change by blending innovation, strategy, and communication.

To find out more about JPA Health and our capabilities click here.